Free Jam & Play tool
Free online metronome for focused practice.
Set a steady pulse from 30 to 300 BPM, tap your tempo and practise with accurate, drift-resistant Web Audio timing.
Beats per minute
Press Space to start
Keyboard: Space play/stop · Arrow keys change BPM · T tap tempo · M mute. Shortcuts pause while you type in a field.
Quick start
How to use this tool
- 1Choose a comfortable BPM and time signature.
- 2Press Start or use the Spacebar to hear the pulse.
- 3Play one short passage without rushing or slowing down.
- 4Increase the tempo by 2–5 BPM only after a clean repetition.
Learn
What is an online metronome?
A metronome produces evenly spaced beats so musicians can develop timing, coordination and consistent tempo. This one schedules clicks slightly ahead with the browser’s audio clock, helping the pulse remain stable during longer sessions.
Beginners often work well between 50 and 80 BPM. Start slowly enough to relax, repeat the passage accurately, then raise the speed in small steps. If technique becomes tense, return to the last comfortable tempo.
Beginner practice ideas
- Clap quarter notes at 60 BPM
- Change chords every four beats
- Practise scales in eighth notes
- Mute mentally for one bar, then return
- Raise tempo by 3 BPM per clean take
- Try 3/4 and 6/8 feels
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Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Is this online metronome free?
Yes. The Jam and Play metronome is free to use, needs no login and runs directly in your browser.
What BPM should a beginner use?
Start at a tempo where every note feels controlled—often 50 to 70 BPM. Accuracy matters more than speed.
Why does the first beat sound different?
The accent marks the start of each measure. You can turn it off when you want every beat to sound the same.
Does it keep accurate time?
The tool uses look-ahead Web Audio scheduling instead of relying on a basic interval for each sound, which reduces drift and timing jitter.
Can I use keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. Space starts or stops, arrow keys change BPM, T taps a tempo and M toggles mute. Shortcuts are disabled while typing in a field.